InfernoOrangeSS wrote:Having read through a number of books since my last post where I stated that Rincewind and Death are my two favorites...I have to add Moist Von Lipwig to that list. I absolutely loved Going Postal!

It's a good book. I don't think Making Money is nearly so good though.

I was trying to work this out a few weeks ago, I think they are;5. Ridcully4. The Librarian2.' Vimes2.' Granny1. Death, who is Awesome.I couldn't seperate Vimes and Granny, but every time I read Vimes I am reminded of Gibbs out of NCIS, and every time I watch NCIS I am reminded of Vimes. Anyone else familiar with both who agrees?

1) Vimes (Obviously)2) Vetinari (Like Mr. Burns in The Simpsons he's not featured as much but almost steals the show from Vimes' Homer) 3) Death (His cameos are almost as good as Vetinari's)4) Rincewind (The Discworld's very own wizzardly Scooby Doo, with CMOT Dibbler providing the snacks)5) Granny Weatherwax (If the terminator was re-imagined as an old lady, she'd be called Esme)

The Discworld: world and mirror of worlds

"The Truth may be out there, but the lies are inside your head." -- The Hogfather (footnote).

Ooh, I love these kinds of lists. The characters are often so subtle and layered that it's hard to pick a defining characteristic. For me it's gotta be

1) Granny Weatherwax. When in doubt, WWGWD? She's such a strong and empathetic woman.2) Death. I love his fascination with humanity and the fact that his horse is called Binky.3) Mustrum Ridcully. Jolly, pompous old bully with a sly streak - what's not to love?4) Adorabelle Dearheart - I like the idea of a woman who chooses her high heels based on how quickly they can be driven through someone's foot, and I like the Golem advocacy.5) Nanny Ogg - hur hur hur. 'Nuff said.

I guess I should like Vimes but somehow I end up just feeling sorry for him.

Are we allowed to change our minds? I have only read a few of the novels so far (in reading order: The Colour of Magic, Guards Guards!, Men at Arms, Feet of Clay, Jingo, Mort, Equal Rights, The Fifth Elephant, and currently Night Watch). As you can see the Watch novels are the ones I am enjoying most.

So, as predictable as it seems, my favourite character is Vimes. There is something oddly likeable, familiar and identifiable about him. You can love him, hate him, respect him and despise him all within a few pages, which makes for good reading.

Carrot is a true gentlemen and king. He's so innocent, and he gets along with everyone. And how he and Angua are dating. He really is like a gold coin in a pile of mud (the mud would be Ankh-Morpork). Admittedly, a hilarious pile of mud. I like how he takes control of the situation with the Fred and Nobby so well after he comes back from Uberwald. Unfortunately, I can't remember the name of that book, so sorry if I' m a little confusing. Does anyone remember which book that was?

Vimes. No contest. I want a hundred books about Vimes and crew, especially ones to fill in the gaps of years between them. Night Watch is my favourite so far. I finished the last page and wanted to go straight back to the beginning!!